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The ultimate framework for your Cyber Security operations
Why Ctx?
Over 50 million downloads worldwide and a decade of continuous development make Ctx one of the most trusted security platforms. It’s used daily by penetration testers, researchers, students, and enterprises who need a reliable environment for cybersecurity and privacy.
Lightweight
Efficient even on older hardware
Modular
Select and install only what you need
Up-to-date
Rolling updates keep you current and secure
Cloud ready
Optimized for cloud and virtual environments
Secure
Strong privacy and anonymity features
The Ctx Project
Over 50 million downloads worldwide and a decade of continuous development
make Ctx one of the most trusted security platforms.
+50M
Ctx OS downloads
More new people download and update the system daily. This OS is made to respect your freedom, so share it, read the source code, and configure it as you like!
+95.5k
Community
members
A worldwide network of passionate users collaborating, learning, and building together.
+60
Worldwide partners
CtxOS continues to grow thanks to its collaborations with various universities, organizations, companies, and more.
Ctx editions
Different versions for different players, role your need and play freely.
Security Edition
Security Edition is a special purpose operating system designed for Penetration Testing and Red Team operations. It contains a full arsenal of ready-to use pentesting tools.
DownloadIoT Edition
Ctx OS is also compatible with Raspberry Pi devices up to the latest version available, in all its editions.
DownloadDocker Images
Pre-packaged Docker image of the Ctx operating system. Core and Security editions available.
DownloadDebian Conversion Script
Debian Conversion Script is an installer script for CtxOS. This project stands as a replacement for the alternate-install which is no longer maintained. It is updated to the latest Ctx release.
DownloadWSL Edition
Experience the full power of our operating system running under Windows! Compatible with Windows 10 and 11 (x86_64).
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Ctx Project
Join our global community of contributors and help make Ctx OS
better for everyone
GitHub - backup mirror
The repository where we keep a copy of the most important code in case our servers are down.
View GitHubGitLab
The platform where the source code of the ctx packages is hosted. Join it to contribute to our source code and improve the system.
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web-based
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